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2025 PayTech Women Awards highlight leaders in 20th anniversary year
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — 18:06:39 (UTC)
2025 PayTech Women Awards Highlight Leaders in 20th Anniversary Year Honoring Individuals and Organizations
Driving the Advancement of the Payments Industry Columbus, GA – December 17, 2025 – PayTech Women (PTW), the leading non-profit organization championing the success of women and their allies in the payments and fintech industries, proudly announces the winners of the 2025 PTW Awards. The honors were presented on November 4 during the 2025 PayTech Women Leadership Summit, sponsored by FIS, in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s Summit marked the organization’s 20th anniversary, celebrated under the theme “Legacy in Motion,” recognizing two decades of impact while emphasizing momentum toward the future.
The PTW Awards recognize professionals whose leadership, influence and commitment have made meaningful contributions across the broader paytech landscape throughout the past year. Winners were selected from a competitive field of industry leaders and innovators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing the industry.
2025 PTW Award Winners:
Ÿ Founders Award: Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Georgia FinTech Academy Ÿ Presidents Award: Dawn Delaney, JPMorgan Chase Ÿ Emerging Trendsetter Award: Shraddha Joshi, Global Payments Ÿ Advocate of the Year Award: Matt Dubois, Chargezoom Ÿ Lean In To Lead Award: Maria Mejia, ETA CPP, Maverick Payments Ÿ Game Changer Award: Lisa Gulli, JPMorgan Chase Ÿ Individual Impact Champion Award: Christine Hampton, SHRM-SCP, Fiserv Ÿ Corporate Partner Helping Hand Awards: Ÿ Small Business: Chargezoom Ÿ Mid-Size Business: Xplor Pay Ÿ Enterprise: Global Payments
“PayTech Women’s 20th anniversary is a testament to the strength and resilience of this community,” said Dr. Gail Burgos, CEO of PayTech Women. “These award winners represent not just individual accomplishments but the collective impact of leaders advancing meaningful progress across financial technology and commerce. Their achievements embody what it means to keep a legacy in motion.”
Audrey Blackmon, 2025 Board President and Senior Enterprise Sales Executive at Euronet, added, “Celebrating our award winners during this milestone year was extra special. These individuals and organizations are shaping what’s next for the payments ecosystem and inspiring the next generation of leaders to rise, thrive and connect.”
Nominations for the 2026 PayTech Women Awards will open next fall, with winners to be recognized at the annual PayTech Women Leadership Summit, scheduled for November 3-4, 2026, in Atlanta, GA.
Visit paytechwomen.org/awards for a presentation and more information about the current and past PayTech Women Award Winners.
About PayTech Women
PayTech Women, celebrating 20 years in 2025, is the premier professional organization for women in paytech, offering personal and professional growth at all career stages. With a focus on inclusivity, this connected member association fosters meaningful change by improving workplace opportunities for all women in financial services. PTW delivers world-class programming, networking opportunities and mentorship to help members achieve greater influence, parity and personal success. Founded in 2005, PTW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting more than 7,100 women – and the men who advocate for them – across the global paytech industry. For more information about national and regional events and programming, or to become a member, visit
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